Global Payroll Director – Denver, Colorado

Are you a strategic payroll leader with a proven track record of process optimization? Are you ready to offer up your skills to a worldwide company committed to making financial services accessible to people everywhere? Are you looking to build a career with great impact in an inclusive and high-performing organization? Then it’s time to join Western Union as Global Payroll Director!

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Reporting to the Vice President, HR Technology and Operations, the Global Payroll Director will oversee a team of 20 and lead all domestic and international payroll operations. This role is responsible for the development of the strategic direction of the payroll processes and systems enterprise wide. 

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global payroll strategy.

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with regulations and implementation of best practices across all regions where Western Union operates.

• Lead the design, development, and improvements on the functionality of systems used internally to the payroll department.

• Perform duties under minimal supervision, escalating most serious issues to senior management.

• Interpret and allocate resources to support strategic goals.

• Oversee end to end payroll processing for employees worldwide, including but not limited to salary payments, tax withholdings, and benefits administration.

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory requirements in all countries of operation. 

• Mitigate risk related to payroll processing through effective controls and audits.

• Manage relationships with payroll service providers and vendors to ensure quality service delivery, adherence to SLAs, and cost efficiency.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll processes worldwide.

• Drive continuous improvements initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of payroll operations.

• Generate and analyze payroll reports to provide insights to senior management regarding payroll costs, trends, and variances.

• Provide training and development opportunities for payroll team to enhance their skills and knowledge of payroll processes and regulations.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field or equivalent work experience.

• 10-12 years of experience in payroll management, global payroll operations experience is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor practices in multiple countries.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.

• Strong proficiency in payroll systems and software, with proven experience implementing and optimizing payroll technologies.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex payroll data and provide actionable insights to senior management.

• Strong mathematical, problem solving, and analytical skills.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what is next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We are a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you are ready to help drive the future of financial services, it is time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $175,000 - $200,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus long-term and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – specific benefits include:

• Family First Program

• Flexible Time off

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Parental Leave

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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